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Rand Paul threatens to hold Fauci in contempt after he declines to answer questions - The Washington Post
Rand Paul threatens to hold Fauci in contempt after he declines to answer questions The Washington PostDr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invokes the Fifth in dramatic Senate hearing about Covid pandemic CNNTrump Administration Live Updates: Fauci Pleads Fifth in Senate Hearing on Covid Origins The New York TimesFauci And Rand Paul Face Off Wednesday—What To Know About Diary ForbesPaul says […]
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers - The Guardian
Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers The GuardianSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Dow tumbles 900 points as losses accelerate ahead of Fed decision: Live updates - CNBC
Dow tumbles 900 points as losses accelerate ahead of Fed decision: Live updates CNBCStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures steady after Korean stocks fall, Iran resumes attacks Yahoo FinanceDow heads for worst 'Fed day' plunge since late 2024 MarketWatchStocks Lower Ahead of Fed Rate Decision WSJStocks muted as investors count down to Fed verdict, tech earnings Reuters
Evacuations underway in Rensselaer, people urged to stay off roads - Times Union
Evacuations underway in Rensselaer, people urged to stay off roads Times UnionFlood warnings issued for eastern New York as life-threatening flash flood threat shifts toward New England Yahoo News SingaporeRain continues across parts of New York but not as prolific CBS NewsNYC storms: PS 230 in Kensington, Brooklyn houses one of city's safe overnight locations ABC7 New YorkTracking NY, […]
Sixth person dies in Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak - Gothamist
Sixth person dies in Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak GothamistSixth person dies from Manhattan Legionnaries' disease outbreak NBC New York6th person dies from Legionnaires' disease in New York City: Health officials ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosLegionnaires' outbreak NYC: Sixth person dies in Upper East Side cluster ABC7 New YorkOfficials identify UES cooling towers that […]
Celebrini signs 5-year, $94 million contract with Sharks - NHL.com
Celebrini signs 5-year, $94 million contract with Sharks NHL.comSharks sign Macklin Celebrini to five-year, $94M extension ESPNSharks sign forward Macklin Celebrini to a five-year contract extension NHL.comMacklin Celebrini signs 5-year, $18.8M AAV extension, becoming NHL’s highest-paid player The New York TimesMacklin Celebrini's New Cap Hit Leads NHL As Sharks Lock In Their Centerpiece Yahoo Sports

The week's bestselling books, August 2 July 29, 2026
The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
The California Independent Booksellers Alliance
Glen Hansard, Irish singer-songwriter known for 'Once' Oscar win, dies at 56 July 29, 2026
Glen Hansard, a singer-songwriter who starred in the film "Once" and was the leader of band the Frames, has died after a motorcycle crash in Ireland.
Janine Schaults, Mikael Wood
Commentary: You think escaping a Cyclops is hard? Try outwitting a giant cave shark in 'The Devil's Mouth' July 29, 2026
'The Odyssey' meets 'Shark Week' in Amazon Prime Video's 'The Devil's Mouth': the ultimate travel horror tale.
Mary McNamara
Beehive Block Party and beyond: SoLa and Live Nation train entertainment's next generation July 29, 2026
South Los Angeles youth planned the 2026 Beehive Block Party through the SoLa Live Accelerator, a partnership program between the SoLa Foundation and Live Nation that trains aspiring live entertainment professionals.
Eloise Rollins-Fife
SoCal's new Harry Potter train ride attracts fans, concerns local LGBTQ+ rights activists July 29, 2026
"Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure" arrived in Southern California, providing theatrical performances on a moving train until Sept. 27.
Emily Tarinelli
From 'Star Wars' to samba, Cut Chemist rewrites L.A. hip-hop's playbook July 29, 2026
After three decades shaping L.A.'s underground, DJ-producer Cut Chemist turns a lifetime of chance encounters — from Star Wars at the Chinese to São Paulo samba — into his sample-heavy, narrative-rich sound.
Harry Levin
You know him from 'S— My Dad Says.' Now, his sardonic debut novel is here July 29, 2026
Before his viral Twitter feed launched him into a successful Hollywood career, a painful Little League error taught a 12-year-old Justin Halpern a lesson about passion that echoes through his new book.
Stuart Miller
'Children of Blood and Bone' director hints at casting drama: We wanted 'all the beautiful hues' July 29, 2026
As the first trailer for 'Children of Blood and Bone' drops, director Gina Prince-Bythewood shares why it took three offers to get her on board and seems to address the casting drama that led to the author distancing herself from the project.
Emily St. Martin
Golden Globes sale was a 'sham,' Hollywood Foreign Press alleges in $150-million suit against Penske, others July 28, 2026
The Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. sues Jay Penske and Todd Boehly over the 2023 Golden Globes sale, alleging fraud, monopoly and misuse of charitable funds.
Stacy Perman
New York Times writer Ross Douthat named '60 Minutes' correspondent July 28, 2026
Veteran journalist Sebastian Junger, former Vice correspodent Gianna Toboni and Trevor Phillips are named contributors.
Stephen Battaglio

Anthony Fauci refuses to answer questions during US Senate hearing discussing Covid origins July 29, 2026
The former top US health official said he feared Republicans could try to trip him up and use his testimony to prosecute him for perjury.
'Every day I'm just winging it': The families hoping for social care reform July 29, 2026
As Andy Burnham outlines his aim to overhaul social care, BBC News speaks to the families caring for loved ones.
Burnham doesn't rule out tax rises to fix social care July 29, 2026
The prime minister holds cross-party talks as he speeds up review of social care in England.
Two firefighters die in Crete as wildfires threaten parts of southern Europe July 29, 2026
Gale-force winds have whipped up the flames prompting the evacuation of several villages on the island, as parts of the continent also continue to tackle fires.
'Apocalyptic' damage as Cairngorms wildfire burns for two weeks July 29, 2026
The blaze has destroyed about 25 sq km of moorland and forestry near Aviemore since Wednesday 15 July.
Serial killer given whole life orders for murders of two men as police investigate four more deaths July 29, 2026
Police are reviewing four unexplained deaths at a homeless shelter where James Desborough stayed.
Boy, 7, dies in hospital after beach tragedy July 29, 2026
Musa Ahmed is the third person to die after getting into difficulty in the water last Wednesday.
Liverpool preparing opening bid for PSG's Barcola July 29, 2026
Liverpool step up their interest for Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola and are preparing an opening bid.
Oscar-winning songwriter Glen Hansard killed in crash July 29, 2026
Hansard, who was 56, won the best song Oscar for the 2007 low-budget musical film Once.
Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution? July 29, 2026
Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is fading.

Tropical Diseases Like Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Are on the Rise in Europe July 29, 2026
Climate change is helping invasive species to not only establish themselves across the Continent but to stay alive for longer. Scientists suggest we get used to it.
Victoria Turk
X Says Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban Risks Interfering With Foreign Law July 29, 2026
Elon Musk’s platform attacked the country’s “invasive” information-gathering powers as it demands the government drop efforts to strengthen its no-children policy.
Isabella Ward
Festival Must-Haves, Field-Tested at Lost Lands and Electric Forest July 29, 2026
Our field-tested gear includes power banks, electrolytes, outdoor blankets, earplugs, and more.
Louryn Strampe
The 15 Best Pool Accessories to Upgrade Your Summer (2026) July 29, 2026
These are the cleaning robots, water monitors, and toys actually worth buying for pool season.
Kat Merck
Love It or Hate It, the Ferrari Luce Is a Thrilling Drive July 29, 2026
WIRED test-drove a preproduction version of the Luce, the storied Italian automaker’s controversial electric car, and it was remarkably surprising. Will it convert Ferrari fanatics?
Jason Barlow
23 WIRED-Approved Gifts for Frequent Travelers (2026) July 29, 2026
For the frequent flier who treats the Delta Sky Club like their second home.
Boutayna Chokrane
Mac Mini Availability: Long Waits and Higher Prices July 29, 2026
Thanks to the surge in local AI processing and the ongoing memory shortage, it’s incredibly difficult to buy a Mac Mini.
Luke Larsen
Apple Upgrade Isn’t the Best Way to Buy an iPhone July 29, 2026
With Apple Upgrade, the company is making it easier to pay for its products in monthly installments. Critics call it the “financialization of the affordability crisis.”
Boone Ashworth
More Typos, Fewer Em Dashes: Writers Are Creating an Anti-AI ‘Literary Counterculture’ July 29, 2026
Novelists, journalists, and power LinkedIn posters are embracing first-person narratives and idiosyncrasies to avoid being mistaken for chat bots.
Emma Madden
Best Ethernet Switches: Fast, Reliable, and Secure July 29, 2026
If your router is short on ports, you can add more with one of the best Ethernet switches. These are my top picks from what I’ve tested.
Simon Hill